Steps to set up a Baby Café:

PLEASE REGISTER FIRST- we will send you details and links to the formal application

Fill out the application- once we get the application, it may be approved in the next few days if all components are in place. Note: You must be familiar withour policies before completing your application. Download PDF sample of Application

Be approved by BCUSA

BCUSA emails you the invoice for licensing and the License Agreement

Applicant sets up webinar training date

BCUSA sends you a password for the website resource bank and Logo use

Before the Cafe can open:

The invoice needs to be paid (it can be electronic deposit)

The License Agreement is signed, scanned, and returned to us electronically

The License Certificate, and the Toolkit booklet have been received by applicant

The staff have received the webinar training.

Now you can open theCaféand it goes live on the website.

The grand opening is usually held sometime in the next few months, after the Café has mothers and babies attending so they can be part of the celebration.

This is payable on approval of your application. This initial registration fee covers:

Use of the Baby Café name, logo and branding.

First year of licensing.

The Baby Café Toolkit, which provides guidelines for delivering all aspects of the service.

Access to the Resource Bank – a password-protected area of the website containing resources/templates and reports for your use.

Training fee $350–$750

There is a US webinar training module to be delivered before the official launch of your Baby Café, ensuring that all those involved in delivering the service are aware of the key objectives and standards of the Baby Café model.

Date for the training will be arranged between BCUSA and the facilitator once the application has been approved.

Depending on the type of module, (in person or by web) the fee for the training ranges from $350 to $750 (the lesser amount for a webinar, the greater for an in-person training with site-visit).

Annual Renewal fee (currently $150)

This is due on your first anniversary, and on April 15th of subsequent years. This will enable you to continue to receive the benefits of being part of the growing Baby Café network.